Breaking! Governor El-Rufai resumes office after he tested negative twice for Coronavirus! See Pictures!

Kaduna State Governor: Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has resumed back to work after going into isolation having tested positive for Coronavirus about 4 weeks ago.

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai announced his resumption to work via the verified twitter handle of the Kaduna State Governor on Wednesday afternoon.

The Governor offered gratitude to God, Family, close relatives as well as the general publicfor their support and prayers during his period of medical care.

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KADUNA UPDATE: “I am delighted to report today, that after nearly four weeks of observing a strict medical regime, I have now received the all-clear after two consecutive negative test results” -Malam Nasir @elrufai pic.twitter.com/bt0XYj1LML

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020

In addition, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai also revealed that his family also went through a difficult time as they were not only afraid of losing a family member, they also afraid of the spread of the virus to others.

My family not only went through the trauma of potentially losing a member, but also the risk of being infected as well. The entire family has been supportive as usual, while my many friends and colleagues from all over the world have sent their prayers and best wishes. pic.twitter.com/mhPvrfGE9r

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020

He also thanked the medical staffs of the Ministry of Health in the state as well as staff of the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital for the professional discharge of their duties while administering care to him.

I wish to thank the diligent medical personnel of our Ministry of Health and the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital who managed my case for their dedicated and professional care. pic.twitter.com/1jnFTWaPLY

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai also thanked the Deputy Governor:  Dr. Hadiza Balarabe for her work in his absence especially in leading the state COVID-19 task force.

I wish to acknowledge our Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, for her reassuring leadership of our team in my absence. Our senior officials have demonstrated admirable commitment & the flexibility to provide governance in circumstances that are so different from the old normal pic.twitter.com/wtM6iMUE71

— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020

The commitment, competence and capabilities displayed by the Kaduna State Government in my four-week absence is clear evidence that we have a public service we can all be proud of.

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— Governor Kaduna (@GovKaduna) April 22, 2020

On the contrary, Kaduna State still has 9 cases of Coronavirus cases at the moment.